Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterisation of the first Italian Candida africana isolate.

abstract：:Repeated and prolonged use of fluconazole in treating candidosis leads to drug resistance. The aim of this study was to confirm the relationship between T916C (Y257H) mutation in Candida albicans ERG11 and fluconazole resistance. We replaced one copy of ERG11 with ERG11 containing the T916C mutation in C. albicans CAI...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Zhao J,Xu Y,Li C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outbreaks of tinea capitis (TC) can be a source of medical and economic burden for healthcare systems; Griseofulvin and terbinafine are considered to be effective first-line treatments for TC. In order to compare the efficacy of griseofulvin and terbinafine for the treatment of TC in a paediatric population of African...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Bar J,Samuelov L,Sprecher E,Mashiah J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were studied to assess the load of oral carriage of Candida spp. The mean oral Candida carriage density (30,305.93 +/- 56,643.93 CFU ml(-1)) in HIV patients was significantly higher than that seen in the control population (93.48 +/- 358.48 CFU ml(-...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Girish Kumar CP,Menon T,Rajasekaran S,Sekar B,Prabu D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It was shown previously that dermatophytes can markedly be inhibited by a photochemical treatment with curcumin. This kind of photo-inactivation needs to be improved, however, because curcumin is poorly water-soluble. Therefore, a new water-soluble γ-cyclodextrin formulation of curcuminoids was tested for ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Brasch J,Beck-Jendroschek V,Walther G,Rubbel D

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The autopsy rates in Germany became low like in other European, American and Asian countries. Main reasons for this development are the lack of acceptance of autopsy in the society as well as in the medical profession, the introduction of a requirement for consent, unclear legal position, the public health system, pre...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Knoke M,Bernhardt H,Schwesinger G

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pityriasis versicolor (p.v.) is a superficial mycosis occurring frequently on the face. Epidemiological and clinical data regarding cases of p.v. on the face over a period of 11 years are discussed and some explanation given for conditions which favour facial involvement. This study underlines that face lesions of p.v...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Terragni L,Lasagni A,Oriani A

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 122 Candida spp. strains, isolated from a group of 100 patients hospitalized in the Santa Casa de Misericordia of Belo Horizonte were assayed for in vitro susceptibility to amphotericin B, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole and flucytosine using a microbroth technique proposed by the National Committee...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： de Resende JC,de Resende MA

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work presents the epidemiology of dermatomycoses and their etiological agents of people living in the Lódź region, Central Poland, over the years 1987-1996. The analysis involved subjects referred by physicians to three major mycological laboratories in Lódź (covering the entire mycological diagnostics of the Lód...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Seneczko F,Lupa S,Jeske J,Głowacka A,Ochecka-Szymańska A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malassezia spp. form part of the normal human cutaneous flora and are implicated in several mild, but recurrent cutaneous diseases, such as pityriasis versicolor, Malassezia folliculitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and, with lesser frequency, a range of other dermatological disorders. Malassezia spp. have also been assoc...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Tragiannidis A,Bisping G,Koehler G,Groll AH

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungi have been used for a long time in industrial production. Recent developments in biotechnology have lead to an increased awareness of possible health hazards connected with the use of microorganisms in industries. In order to avoid potential risks by appropriate protective measures it is necessary to assess the m...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Meinhof W,Lüders A,Finkeldey E,Balter A

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis was considered uncommon in children. This survey was carried out to estimate the frequency of fungal nail infections in children and adolescents (0-18 years of age) attending our clinic in the last decade and gain more insight into the aetiology and clinics of this entity in the paediatric age group. Thi...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Lange M,Roszkiewicz J,Szczerkowska-Dobosz A,Jasiel-Walikowska E,Bykowska B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite several chemotherapeutic and preventative advances, opportunistic fungal infections remain common unintended consequences of cancer treatment. Currently, cancer patients spend most of their time between treatments at home, where they can inadvertently come across potential hazards from environmental and food s...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Ariza-Heredia EJ,Kontoyiannis DP

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This short communication presents a review on the work of the mycological laboratory of the Institute of Microbiology and Epidemics, Hannover, Germany, concerning the mycological investigation on feeding stuff. Out of the routine diagnostic work, examining more than 4000 probes in the last 10 years, some selected inve...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Siesenop U,Busse M,Böhm KH

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 1-year study was conducted on 151 patients with finger- or toenail disease attending a dermatology clinic in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Nail scrapings and or clippings were collected and investigated with a KOH preparation for direct microscopy and cultured for fungi. Eighty-nine (59%) patients were females. Most...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Nsanze H,Lestringant GG,Mustafa N,Usmani MA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen essential oils were screened in vitro for their fungitoxicity against the two dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum gypseum. Five oils (from Artemisia nelagrica, Caesulia axillaris, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Cymbopogon citratus and Mentha arvensis) showed strong activity and were assessed for their...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kishore N,Mishra AK,Chansouria JP

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antifungal activities of extracts of 10 medicinal plants collected from south-eastern parts of Nigeria were tested against seven pathogenic fungi using the broth dilution and agar plate methods. All the extracts at 1:10 dilution inhibited the growth of Basidiobolus haptosporus and B. ranarum but did not inhibit th...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Nwosu MO,Okafor JI

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatophytoses caused by the genus Microsporum require a long-duration therapy compared to infections caused by other genera. Treatment of these cutaneous infections includes topical and systemic antifungal agents. Tinea capitis and tinea unguium caused by M. canis and M. gypseum are the most difficult-to-treat derma...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Biancalana FS,Telles PF,Lyra L,Schreiber AZ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In pooled samples of faeces from 25 pet bird flocks in Thuringia, a high rate of contamination with Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans was found. The prevalence of Cr. neoformans in the bird-breeding establishments correlated with the numbers of the different pet bird species in these flocks. The differentiation ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kielstein P,Hotzel H,Schmalreck A,Khaschabi D,Glawischnig W

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review is presented of the emerging problem of resistant and chronic vaginitis due to Candida glabrata. Although accurate numbers are lacking, several investigators report encountering increased numbers of women with vaginitis due to C. glabrata. Possible reasons for this apparent increase are discussed. Risk factor...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Sobel JD

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of fungal keratitis has increased in recent years. While the epidemiology and clinical roles of various Candida and Fusarium species have been relatively well-identified in infections of the eye, data regarding keratitis caused by Aspergillus species are scant. Accurate and rapid diagnosis is i...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Al-Hatmi AMS,Castro MA,de Hoog GS,Badali H,Alvarado VF,Verweij PE,Meis JF,Zago VV

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the genetic diversity of Candida albicans strains and the correlation between the antifungal susceptibility and gene diversity of C. albicans were carried out and the results were found to be inconsistent. To investigate antifungal susceptibility and genotypes of C. albicans strains from patients with vulvo...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Liu XP,Fan SR,Bai FY,Li J,Liao QP

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening of 217 soil samples of different habitats, such as PG study centre, garden, farmhouse, nursery, roadside, hostel, animal habitat, bird habitat, marriage garden, temple, vegetable market and house dust, was carried out for the presence of dermatophytes and related fungi in relation to soil pH. A total of 461 ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Jain N,Sharma M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using intraperitoneal (i. p.) infection of mice with Candida albicans we determined which parameters might be useful for characterization of virulence in this model. Upon i. p. infection of mice with two reference strains striking differences in lethality were detected. These differences in virulence corresponded with...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Kretschmar M,Bertsch T,Göller M,Schaller M,Hof H,Nichterlein T

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Summary The authors report a case of bullous tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton violaceum with dermatophytid reaction in a 26-year-old woman who had been in Africa. Diagnosis was based on mycological examination (direct microscope observation and culture). Recovery was achieved after systemic antimycotic therapy with ...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Romano C,Rubegni P,Ghilardi A,Fimiani M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis in HIV-infected patients has a prevalence of 20-44% and is more frequently seen with CD4(+) T cell counts ≤450 cel μl(-1). There are case reports of improvement in onychomycosis after initiation of combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), but there are no prospective studies that prove the existence and f...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Ruíz-López P,Moreno-Coutiño G,Fernández-Martínez R,Espinoza-Hernández J,Rodríguez-Zulueta P,Reyes-Terán G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clioquinol was used in the 1950s-1970s as antimicrobial but its oral formulations were withdrawn from the market due to suspected neurotoxicity. Currently, there is possibility of repositioning of oral clioquinol formulations. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the antifungal activity and toxicological parameters of cl...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Pippi B,Merkel S,Staudt KJ,Teixeira ML,de Araújo BV,Zanette RA,Andrade SF,Fuentefria AM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The newly developed AspID PCR assay for detection of Aspergillus spp. was evaluated with an interlaboratory quality control programme panel and human bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) samples. With the quality control programme, 8 out of 9 panel members were correctly identified. With the clinical study, 36 BALF sam...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Prattes J,Hoenigl M,Zinke SE,Heldt S,Eigl S,Johnson GL,Bustin S,Stelzl E,Kessler HH

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycetoma is a pathological process in which fungal or actinomycotic agents of exogenous origin produce grains. In the absence of data on the global burden, it is important to map mycetoma cases, which are useful to implement control strategies. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to map mycetoma cases...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Badiane AS,Ndiaye M,Diongue K,Diallo MA,Seck MC,Ndiaye D

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichophyton rubrum is the most frequently isolated dermatophyte species in European countries. The lack or poor sporulation of T. rubrum has always been a major complication and a limiting factor when performing antifungal susceptibility testing. Therefore, we describe an in vitro method aiming to enhance sporulation...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Laurent A,Monod M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaphylactic reactions to food containing allergens in the consumption or preparation of food are well known. However, allergy in the preparation of sausages has rarely been described. In the present study a 26-year-old-butcher was investigated who had a severe anaphylactic reaction developing sneezing, rhinitis, conj...

journal_title：Mycoses

authors： Hipler UC,Wigger-Alberti W,Bauer A,Elsner P

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00